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Confirmation for Teens -
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Contact Us
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Roque Villafrancarvillafrancasaintedward.orgAssociate Director of Evangelization and Catechesis - Youth Ministry
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Requirements
Teens who meet the following requirements are able to register for the preparation process:
1) Must be baptized Catholic
2) Must be at least in 10th grade when going through the preparation process
3) Must have actively participated in faith formation (parish, school, homeschool) for at least one year immediately before going through the preparation process
4) Must be actively participating in faith formation (parish, school, homeschool) while going through the preparation process. To learn about our family faith formation models, please click here.
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Registration Process 2026-2027The registration period for the 2026-2027 sacrament preparation process is now open.
When a teen reaches the 10th grade, if they desire to participate in the preparation process and meet the requirements, please complete the following steps to register them for the Confirmation sacrament preparation process.
Step 1: Sign up for an INTERVIEW
The teen and their parent attend the interview together. After the interview, information about registration will be provided.
Items needed in order for you to sign up for an interview:- Upload the teen's baptism certificate. If teen was baptized at St. Edward the Confessor, feel free to upload the verification form under Documents.
- If family is registered at another parish, a letter from pastor granting permission for teen to prepare and celebrate the sacraments at St. Edward the Confessor.
- If teen participated in faith formation at another parish or school (not St. Edward the Confessor), a letter from formation parish or school verifying participation.
SIGN UP FOR AN INTERVIEW HERE!
Step 2: Fill out and submit the REGISTRATION FORM
Registration link will be available ONLY for families who attend the interview and bring with them the original documents requested during the interview sign up. -
Preparation Process 2026
Ministry Leaders for sacrament preparation
All adult parishioners who are well formed in the Catholic faith, and have a desire to share their love of the sacraments with the teens of the parish are encouraged to prayerfully consider serving in the leadership team for Confirmation for teens and the Retreat Team for the 2026 process.
Adults who join the leadership team serve teens in the 10th, 11th, and 12th grade depending on the needs of our parish community. Ask God if He is calling you to serve in this ministry and be open to what God is asking you to do.
Retreat
All teens preparing for the sacrament must have a retreat experience. St. Edward will offer a weekend retreat for all candidates as part of the process. Information will be provided during the interview.
Service
Service is a lifestyle. Teens are expected to already be active in the community serving through works of mercy and parish life. Additionally, we will offer experiences for the teens to serve the local church and community.
Safe Environment
Reminder, all adults (parents and sponsors) participating in the process are highly encouraged to complete the online safe environment training prior to attending formation sessions. Please use this link (click here) to create an account and attend the digital training.
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